Property Asset Accountant

• Jan 2021 - Present

A Sunshine Coast based group of companies operating in the field of management rights, rent rolls and real estate sales business. I am responsible for the ongoing financial control and administration of a cluster of hotels and along with the supporting the Group Financial Controller of the preparation of monthly management reports and annual statutory accounts. Key responsibilities • Reconciling trust and general bank accounts. • Entering, payment and processing of trust and general account transactions. • Processing the monthly disbursement and journals for my asset portfolio. • Monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. • Support the Group Financial Controller to prepare month end accounts. • Assisting in the preparation of general and trust audits, and annual statutory accounts. • Reconciliation of monthly BAS returns. Show less

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2020

As an accommodation provider, my role included being responsible for assisting the finance team with the ongoing financial control and administration of the group. Additional responsibilities of this position were to supervise and lead my team of Property Accountants (between two to three) to develop, coach and enrich them with a greater understanding of the business and finance processes. I was exclusively accountable for the organisations Sydney and Darwin properties. Since December 2019, I also managed most of the Melbourne portfolio. Key responsibilities• Monthly Profit and Loss reporting and variance analysis.• Monthly Revenue, Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliations.• Validating and accounting for approved supplier invoices and liaising with the Accounts Payable Team.• Assisting with the compilation of information for quarterly and annual audits.• Preparing monthly forecasts and annual budgets for the allocated portfolio of properties.• Reviewing the financial performance of properties with the respective Hotel Managers and presenting analysis to the Head of Finance and CFO on a monthly basis.• Providing financial advice, guidance and support to Hotel Managers assisting them to achieve their business goals, identifying cost drivers and highlighting potential cost saving opportunities. Show less

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2017

As an accommodation provider, my role included being responsible for assisting the finance team with the ongoing financial control and administration of the group. I was exclusively accountable for the organisations Sydney and Darwin properties.Key responsibilities:• Monthly Profit and Loss reporting and variance analysis.• Monthly Revenue, Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliations.• Validating and accounting for approved supplier invoices and liaising with the Accounts Payable Team.• Assisting with the compilation of information for quarterly and annual audits.• Preparing monthly forecasts and annual budgets for the allocated portfolio of properties.• Reviewing the financial performance of properties with the respective Hotel Managers and presenting analysis to the Head of Finance and CFO on a monthly basis.• Providing financial advice, guidance and support to Hotel Managers assisting them to achieve their business goals, identifying cost drivers and highlighting potential cost saving opportunities. Show less

Finance Officer

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2014

A tourism and commercial aviation entity, the principle duties undertaken where the financial administration, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the fiscal information of the group’s two Western Australian companies. Key responsibilities: • Perform general ledger reconciliations including bank, suspense and intercompany accounts. • Management of general ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliations including debtors, creditors, suspense and intercompany accounts. • Management of receivables due to the entities, including the recording, reconciliation, processing and follow up of collection and write-off of irrecoverable amounts. • Perform month end and year end accounts reconciliation, closure and journals. • Analysis and interpretation of financial data to ensure correct management reports and to provide support for senior management. Show less

Company Accountant

• Jul 2008 - Jul 2010

An ASX listed aged care provider, the core duties of this position where financial administration of over 10 villages. Key responsibilities: • Comprehensive reconciliations, analysis of financials, preparation of financial reports and end of month, year and period reporting of the organisation’s subsidy accounts. • Preparation of bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, owner distributions, insurance claims and assistance with organisation cashflows. • Provide assistance to the Financial Controller, authorising of daily banking, supervision and assistance of financial staff during his absence. Show less

Finance Officer

• Apr 2005 - Jul 2008

A Not-For- Profit entity, my role was principally in financial administration. Key responsibilities: • Verification and reconciliation of accounts receivables via the training database and financial system. • Management of receivables including the recording, collection and banking. • Performance of the organisation’s daily bank reconciliation. • Consolidation and reconciliation of payroll data to prepare monthly superannuation contribution. • Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register. • Management of the issuing, recording, reconciliation, replenishment and accounting of department cash floats and petty cash. • Verification of supporting documentation, reconciliation and recording of monthly department corporate credit cards. • Performance of adhoc assistance to the Finance Manager with end of month and end of year reconciliations and journals. Show less

Accounting Officer

• Feb 1998 - Mar 2005

This financial administration role at Local Government, give me my initial introduction and understanding of numerous accounting principles and standards. Key responsibilities: • Overall maintenance and reconciliation of Council’s fixed asset register and fleet register. • Various monthly and yearly financial reconciliations. • Preparation, recording and monitoring of Council’s various insurance policies and claims. • Preparation and monitoring of Council’s yearly fringe benefit tax returns. • Relief for Council’s payroll department. • Assistance to senior management in the preparation of Council’s annual budget and financial statements. Show less